Wireless system opens Northwest link via Puget Sound fort
The first wireless message connected with Marconi technology was sent from Fort Casey at 3 pm and relayed to Port Townsend by Western Union into the Star office. The Star editor congratulates Pacific Wireless Telegraph Co. management as the system opens on the Pacific coast amid high expectations.
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Court Denies New Trial for Convicted Abuser Van Waters
Dr. Frank Van Waters, convicted of assaulting a 15 year old Irene Brown, faced sentencing as a judge rejected a motion for a new trial. The court ordered 25 years with no leniency, citing two similar cases and the seriousness of the crime.
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Trenton Rail Tragedy Kills Seven As Two Trains Collide
Wreckage from the Pennsylvania railroad collision eight miles above Trenton leaves at least seven dead and twenty seriously injured. A special relief train, surgeons, and police rush to the scene near Washington Crossing. A death list is incomplete with victims identified by number, and Miss Panay Ballard is named as a suicide victim in a related incident.
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Wireless station links Fort Casey and Port Townsend debut
In Port Townsend on October 17 officials and Pacific Wireless Telegraph Co. staff witnessed the opening of a new wireless link between Port Townsend and Fort Casey. First messages came from Katherine H Penrose and Maj. Penrose to Assistant Secretary and President Roosevelt. Maj. Penrose reported the completion to Washington authorities as the revenue cutter Grant ferried guests on a bay cruise.
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City council probes alleged bonds fee scheme
A corrupt practice claim surrounds a bill to pay broker's fees for placing Municipal Lighting Plant bonds with the state land board. Council members and officials dispute who requested the measure, with legal experts arguing the ordinance could be invalid and that loan issuance is a comptroller duty.
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Milk Inspector Woodcock Faces Monday Hearing
A tense hearing is set for Monday at lnst City as residents demand accountability for milk inspection. Officials including Board President Plarrem and Health Officer Ludlow initiate subpoenas to witnesses, including Judge George and Coroner Ploye, amid accusations of official misconduct and past incidents involving formaldehyde in milk.
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Tragic Suicide During Morning Service In Lincoln
In Lincoln on October 1 a woman during a morning service at St. Theresa Cathedral confessed a suicide attempt. She claimed to have ingested carbolic acid and died in the arms of a priest shortly after receiving absolution. The congregation was left in shock by the incident.
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Alaskan boundary decision grants most American claims
London reports a verbal agreement by the Alaskan boundary commission awarding most American contentions, with Portland Canal allotted to Canada. Vancouver voices regret as critics accuse officials of a giveaway policy and question Canada’s access to Yukon trade.
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Murder in Asheville Leaves Three Children Dead
Dr Yay, a Barnardville physician, killed his three children aged six four and three with a claw hammer on the front steps of their home. He then tried to burn the house as neighbors arrived and restrained him.
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Consolidation Predicted in Seattle Gas Battle
The Star predicts a consolidation of Seattle gas firms or a price rise as a result. A private telegram from a New York source tied to large financial syndicates claims a near future merger and an end to litigation between Citizens' Light and Power and Seattle Gas Electric. Citizens' announces October 15 rates at 1.35 per 1000 cubic feet, matching the old Seattle Gas & Electric rate, signaling understood accord amid owner-operator conflicts and influence from Lowe Water interests and Har riman syndicate backers Smith and Hebe.
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Gas concerns near tie up with larger interests
The report from New York says the Harri Pan syndicate and Lowe Interests may join with the Hi gas interests in a larger consolidation. Local gas company heads deny a merger while Citizens' Gas Company seeks rate relief amid tensions, hinting at a possible combined control under pressure from rival firms.
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Prison Term Sought For Parenen After Trial
The court seeks a 38 year term for Parenen amid testimony from a young witness. The defendant’s sentence follows comments on education and conduct. Van Water’s attorney gave notice of appeal and the appeal bond was set at 5000 dollars.
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Citywide gambling raid closes slot machines and cigar stands
Acting Sheriff Corcoran ordered a raid on gambling in the city. Deputies Bunce and Nelson confiscated four slot machines by noon at locations including a cigar stand at 1 Second Avenue NM and others at 4 Firat Avenue and 9 First Avenue. No resistance occurred and owners claimed cooperation. Corcoran pledged strict enforcement to end gambling in saloons and poker rooms.
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Water Shutdown Planned on Twelfth Avenue
The city will cut off water service tomorrow Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. along Twelfth Avenue between Yesterway and Madison Street, affecting residents and businesses in the area.
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Train Wreck Leaves Dozens Dead and Injured
The forward car of a work train crashed into the swat making a crowded rear car. The dead and injured included Italians and African Americans. First responders arrived at 9:30 AM with eight dead and several injured brought to the city, others remained at the crossing amid scenes of chaos and grief.
Graft Confession Ties Parks Aide to Blackmail Scheme
Henry Farley, coworker of Sam Parks, confessed to blackmail operations led by Parks to District Attorney Jerome. Farley said both men perjured themselves at Parks’ recent trial and that $56,000 was extorted from a contractor.
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Man Died of Heart Disease After Drinking, Inquest Finds
Michael Kearney died yesterday morning at the Ofe son lodging house. Coroner Hoye announced at the Bonney-Watson morgue autopsy that heart disease from hard drinking caused the death. No foul play suspected. Relatives in Minnesota notified.
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Ship builders Clyde and Netfast deny steel trust contract report
UNTRUE LONDON October 12 Clyde and Netfast deny a dispatch claiming they signed a contract with the Americal Steel Trust. The firms call the report untrue and offer no further details.
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Columbia Terrace Building Sites Offer Cheap Prices
Real estate notes Columbia Terrace in the town of Columbia near Seattle offers lots from 80 to 200 dollars with weekly payments. The area features a new 86 foot boulevard and a double tracked car line improving transit to Pioneer Place and the lake.
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Cash Premium Offer for Home Builders
Real estate promotion targets home builders over speculators offering a $50 cash premium to the first purchaser after the date who builds a home on the lot and $25 to the next builders. Six month offer with no house style or cost restrictions. Terms include $20 cash and $2 weekly, with clear title and fine abstract. Representative available all day Sunday from a Renton car on Washington Street, off at Columbia Terrace. Take the old Renton car tomorrow.
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